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42--SPECTACLES,INDUSTRIAL

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.TROOP SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT.DLA TROOP SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

DLA Troop Support is seeking suppliers for industrial spectacles under its standard procurement process. This falls under DLA's broader mission of providing subsistence, clothing and textiles, construction and equipment, medical materiel, and industrial hardware to U.S. military services and other federal customers. Industrial spectacles typically include safety eyewear, protective lenses, and related optical equipment used in military and industrial settings—items subject to DLA's rigorous quality standards and often requiring compliance with specific military or federal specifications. See the solicitation for exact quantities, technical requirements, and any applicable specifications.

Key facts

¹ Note: NAICS 336611 is the code assigned in this notice. Industrial spectacles are more commonly associated with optical goods manufacturing (NAICS 339115), but bidders should verify classification in the full solicitation.

Who can bid

This is an unrestricted (full and open) competition with no small business set-aside, meaning large and small businesses alike may submit offers. Manufacturers, distributors, and potentially authorized resellers of industrial eyewear and optical equipment should consider this opportunity.

Given DLA Troop Support's role as a catalog-driven supply organization, bidders typically need to meet one or more of these profiles:

• Manufacturers with established production capacity for safety/optical equipment
• Authorized distributors with direct relationships to qualifying manufacturers
• Suppliers already in DLA's supply system or prepared to undergo qualification

Small businesses without prior DLA experience should be prepared for potential vendor qualification requirements, including product testing, facility inspections, or registration in DLA systems.

How to put together a competitive bid

For DLA equipment solicitations, competitiveness depends heavily on price, delivery, and compliance with technical requirements:

Technical compliance: Obtain and review any referenced specifications thoroughly. DLA often cites military specifications (MIL-SPECs) or commercial item descriptions. Non-compliant offers risk rejection.

Pricing strategy: DLA Troop Support uses automated tools to evaluate price reasonableness against historical data and market research. Research prior awards for similar items in SAM.gov's contract data or the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

Past performance: Be prepared to document relevant experience, particularly prior deliveries to DLA or other federal agencies. New bidders may need to demonstrate financial stability and manufacturing capability.

Delivery terms: Clarify required lead times and shipping destinations. DLA typically requires delivery to its distribution depots or direct to military customers.

Packaging and labeling: DLA has strict requirements; non-compliant packaging can result in rejected shipments and payment delays.

Since this is open competition, small businesses compete directly with large firms—emphasize responsiveness, flexibility, and any unique capabilities.

Next steps

• Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov (search solicitation number SPE8E527Q0028)
• Note the deadline: responses are due November 2, 2026
• Register in SAM.gov if not already active
• Check DIBBS (dlamil.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil) for additional DLA-specific instructions, drawings, or amendments
• Contact the contracting officer listed in the solicitation with any classification or requirement questions before bid preparation

View the official notice on SAM.gov →